The second weekend of the Open Division Local Qualifying tournament for the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Qualifying featured 40 matches across 17 states.
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2024 US Open Cup: Cristian Olivera of LAFC voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament
The Player of the Tournament award is voted on by TheCup.us staff, a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters and select backers (those that pledge $10 or more) from TheCup.us’ Patreon team.
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying First Weekend Report: 32 teams punch ticket to next round
With the last embers of the 2024 US Open Cup beginning to fade, as first-time champions Los Angeles FC set down their trophy and prepare for the upcoming league playoffs, the first sparks of the 110th US Open Cup tournament have already ignited.
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying preview: 32 games this weekend begin journey to 110th tournament
This year, US Soccer has taken steps to minimize the overall total travel distance faced by teams in qualifying. All of the 114 teams have been sorted into 14 geographical groups.
2024 US Open Cup Final: Omar Campos of LAFC voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
For his late heroics in Los Angeles FC’s 3-1 extra time win over Sporting Kansas City in the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final on Wednesday, Sept. 28, Omar Campos has been selected TheCup.us Player of the Round. The left-foot-dominant defender’s unpredictable right-footed finish that curled beyond Sporting KC goalkeeper Tim Melia earned the […]
2024 US Open Cup Final: LAFC needs OT to beat Sporting KC, win first USOC trophy
On the back of three straight finals losses in three different competitions, Los Angeles FC needed to bounce back after losing its lead in regulation to beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 in overtime at BMO Stadium on Wednesday. The spark in the Black and Gold’s offense came from substitute defender Omar Campos — his crunching tackle, […]
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Record number of entrants compete in four rounds this fall
The US Soccer Federation announced the 114 clubs that will take part in Open Division Local qualifying for the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
2024 US Open Cup Semifinals: Tim Melia of Sporting KC voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
After a stellar performance where he made four saves on his way to a clean sheet and a spot in the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final, Tim Melia of Sporting Kansas City has been voted TheCup.us Player of the Round. The award is voted on by TheCup.us staff, a select panel of from […]
2024 US Open Cup Semifinals: Late PK helps LAFC edge Seattle Sounders to reach first USOC Final
In a battle of MLS Western Conference heavyweights, Los Angeles FC outlasted Seattle Sounders, 1-0, on Wednesday night at Starfire Sports Stadium in the Semifinals of the 2024 US Open Cup.
2024 National Amateur Cup: New York Pancyprian Freedoms win first Amateur Cup, qualify for 2025 US Open Cup
The three-time Open Cup champs won their first ever Bill Marth Trophy on Saturday, winning two games in three days against fellow USASA regional champions.